Ridiculous Rhythms
Note Names
Dynamics
Articulation
In Class Expectations
100

What note is worth 1 beat?

Quarter Note

100

What letter name is Do for your instrument?

Answer Varies

100

How loud or soft is this dynamic?: p

Soft (Piano)

100

What is a slur in music?

2 or more notes, connected by a curved line, where you do not articulate.

100

What 2 Winter concert songs do we have so far?

Big Bluesy Band and Christmas in the Kitchen

200

What type of note takes 2 to fill 1 beat?

Eighth Note

200

What is this symbol called: #

Sharp

200

What is the name of this dynamic: ff

Fortissimo!

200

What is articulation?

How you start a note, how you tongue a note, or the style of how a note is played.

200

What are we not allowed to have in class, specific to band and Choir?

Gum, and/or Sugary drinks

300

If you Tie 3 whole notes together, how many beats would you hold it for? 

12 Beats

300

What does a flat do to a note?

Changes it by lowering the pitch. (Lowers it)
300

What is the name of this dynamic: mp

Mezzo-Piano (Medium soft)

300

What is this articulation called? ">"

accent

300

What do you need every day in Band?

Binder with music, instrument, pencil.

400

How Long is a DOTTED Half note held for?

3 beats

400

If a note is one ledger line above the treble clef, what letter name would it be?

A

400

What is the dynamic marking called that gradually gets LOUDER? "<"

Crescendo

400

What is this articulation called? "."

staccato

400

What is our concert uniform?

EMS Band Polo, black pants, socks & Shoes

500

Count the Rhythm Mr. Jensen Writes on the board

See Mr. Jensen for answer

500

If a note is one ledger line below the bass clef, what letter name would it be?

E

500
What is the name of this dynamic: "fp"

fortepiano

500

What is this articulation? "^"

Marcato

500

What are the marimba & mallet instruments not?

A table, or allowed to be played by non-percussionists

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